Program Coordinator- Danville VA
Company: The Literacy Lab
Location: Danville
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION :
The Literacy Lab is seeking a hard-working, organized, resourceful,
full-time Program Coordinator to support its programs and
operations in Danville, VA. - The Program Coordinator ensures the
successful implementation of The Literacy Lad's programs by
supporting full-time tutors, program delivery, and partner school
sites. This Program Coordinator also identifies problems, manages
projects with limited supervision, and occasionally supports other
organizational operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join
an entrepreneurial, fast-moving team and a high-performing
nonprofit dedicated to closing the literacy achievement gap.
ABOUT THE LITERACY LAB :
The Literacy Lab is a fast-paced, Washington, DC-based nonprofit
organization whose mission is to provide low-income children with
individualized reading instruction to improve their literacy
skills, leading to greater success in school and increased
opportunities in life. We partner with school districts to add
capacity in high-need schools to close the literacy achievement gap
before third grade.
THE LITERACY LAB'S COMMUNITY IMPACT:
The education system in the United States continues to be deeply
impacted by a long history of unjust policies that
socio-economically disinvest in communities of color. The Literacy
Lab's mission is to address inequities by providing students of
color with individualized reading instruction to improve their
literacy skills. We believe that when young people of all races and
from different economic brackets have equitable access to robust
educational and professional development opportunities, they will
be more successful as adults, and their communities will be more
resilient and prosperous. Since 2009, The Literacy Lab has provided
evidence-based literacy interventions to more than 30,000 children
from marginalized communities to master early literacy skills. By
embedding rigorously trained tutors in pre-K classrooms and
elementary schools to tutor students of color from pre-K through
third grade, The Literacy Lab strives to create a full six-year
continuum of support for young readers.
RESPONSIBILITIES : The Program Coordinator reports to the Program
Manager and is responsible for the following:
In partnership with the local Program Team, managing a diverse and
impactful cohort of full-time literacy tutors and ensuring the
successful completion of their service term
Supporting the implementation of The Literacy Lab's programs and
ensuring that tutors are engaged in a meaningful service experience
during their program year
Providing excellent support and communication to a caseload of
school principals and coaches
Supporting regional programming to promote advancement,
fulfillment, and development of tutoring corps, including
organizing trainings and institutes, planning ongoing professional
development, preparing meaningful service and social events, and
creating opportunities for leadership development
Managing projects to completion with limited supervision from the
Program Manager
Leading - and managing integral components of the team's effort to
- recruit a diverse cohort of highly- motivated full-time
tutors
Maintaining tutor files, data records, timesheets, and other
program elements to meet AmeriCorps compliance standards
Serving as an ambassador to build support for The Literacy Lab with
prospective funders, schools, community partners, and the Virginia
Office of Volunteerism and Community service
Ensuring seamless communication and integration of regional and
central support team efforts
Managing special projects within the region and across the
organization when opportunities arise and availability permits
Participating in professional development activities to grow
management autonomy
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS : We are seeking candidates with:
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
and deadlines
Passionate about learning and incorporating an anti-racist approach
to all aspects of their work
A deep commitment to equity, inclusion, justice, and the
celebration of the richness of diversity
The ability to work flexibly and independently in a fast-paced
environment
Strong problem solving skills, creative thinking, and a can-do
attitude
Written and verbal communication skills that evoke confidence and
competence
A deep commitment to service, especially to historically
marginalized communities across identities
A deep commitment to education and eliminating the opportunity
gap
Good working knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office 2010 (or
later) applications, especially Word and Excel
Experience in education, adult education, counseling, or community
outreach/ support programs, preferred
Bachelor's Degree, Preferred
WORK LOCATION: This position will be based in Danville, VA.
TRAVEL: This position requires local travel to multiple service
sites across the work location. This position may also require
out-of-town travel with notice for training, staff events,
conferences, and other program needs.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The salary range for this position is
$45,000- $48,000. Benefits include a flexible work environment,
employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid
short and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, a
403b retirement plan, and paid vacation.
APPLICATION DETAILS: Please send a cover letter, resume, and three
references with contact information via email to
jobs@theliteracylab.org (with the subject line ATTN: Danville
Program Coordinator )
The Literacy Lab is an equal opportunity employer. The Literacy
Lab's policy is to provide equal opportunity at all times without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin,
ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family
responsibility, physical or mental disability, medication, or
status as a veteran.
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